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EU Welcomes Iceland's Referendum on EU Membership Talks

Published February 27, 2026, 17:09
EU Welcomes Iceland's Referendum on EU Membership Talks

The European Commission has welcomed Iceland's decision to hold a referendum on restarting EU membership negotiations. Iceland had suspended negotiations in 2013, but the rising cost of living and the war in Ukraine have rekindled interest in the country's European prospects. The Icelandic Prime Minister announced that the referendum will be prepared, emphasizing the importance of potentially restarting negotiations. The EU considers Iceland a close and valuable partner and expresses its readiness to cooperate in preparing the referendum.